Earlier Tuesday, before the body was found, Montgomery County authorities said they thought that at least one more body might remain in the rubble. In announcing Tuesday’s discovery, however, they indicated that they will continue to look for possible victims.

Crews in Silver Spring, Md., continued to look for bodies on August 16 and clean up after a massive fire and explosion six days earlier at an apartment complex. Seven bodies have been recovered. (Video: Dan Morse/The Washington Post; Photo: Bill O'Leary/The Washington Post)

Residents say they complained of a gas odor before last Wednesday night’s blast. The county confirmed that on July 25, firefighters were sent to investigate the smell of gas at one of the complex’s buildings. Logs show that they could not verify the smell and left .

Since the blast, Washington Gas has surveyed its system in the area and found it sound, said Jim Monroe, a spokesman for the utility.

“We continue to support the ongoing investigation and remain on site to respond to community concerns,” Monroe said in a statement. “As always, if you smell gas, move to a safe location and call 911 or the Washington Gas emergency leak line at 703-750-1400.”